Assistant Softball Coach

Georgia Military College; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Georgia, is seeking a part-time assistant coach for the Junior College softball team. The successful candidate will instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills and strategies necessary for their success while assisting in recruitment efforts. Knowledge of field maintenance and promoting sportsmanship are essential to the role.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and preferably have a BA degree along with coaching experience in softball. A criminal background check and drug screen are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Coaching experience in softball at high school or college level preferred.
• Experience in college recruiting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs student-athletes in fundamental skills and strategies.
• Assists in recruiting future student-athletes.
• Prepares for practices and games.
• Knowledge of field maintenance for games and practices.
• Attends staff meetings for planning and evaluation.
• Promotes fair play and good sportsmanship.
• Maintains inventory of equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of current rules, techniques, and procedures required for the activity

Organizational skills

Self-control and promotion of good sportsmanship

Education

BA degree

Job description

Overview

Georgia Military College announces a part-time opening for an assistant coach position for the Junior College. The softball assistant coach carries out the objectives of the sports program as outlined by the head coach. Instruct athletes in team and individual fundamentals, strategies and physical training necessary for them to realize individual and team success. This position reports to the Head Coach in conjunction with the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

• Instructs student-athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for individual and team success.
• Assists in the recruitment of future-student athletes.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold practices and games.
• Knowledge of field maintenance for games and practices.
• Attends staff meetings for the purpose of planning and evaluating the program.
• Promotes and encourages fair play, good sportsmanship and ethical standards of conduct both on and off the field.
• Assists with maintaining a yearly inventory of all new and used equipment.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Head Coach of the sport.

Necessary Skills

• Knowledgeable of current rules, techniques, and procedures required for the activity.
• Must be organized and punctual.
• Conducts oneself in a manner that exemplifies self-control and the promotion of good sportsmanship.

Note: The original content included a line indicating a criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before employment. This has been retained content-wise but presented here without the asterisk marker to comply with formatting guidelines.

Criminal background check and drug screen must be cleared before any candidate may begin working.

Georgia Military College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• BA degree
• Coaching experience in softball at high school or college level
• Experience in college recruiting